L3Harris unveils new long-range missiles with eye on China in the Pacific
The 'Red Wolf' and 'Green Wolf' missile launch comes as the concept of 'affordable mass' has gained prominence due to the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, which have underscored the need for plentiful, cost-effective weapons.
This strategy focuses on having a large number of relatively inexpensive munitions ready for deployment, ensuring military readiness and adaptability.
These multi-role missiles with a range of more than 200 nautical miles can hit moving targets like ships, such as in the Pacific Ocean where range is important.
Lockheed Martin and RTX currently dominate the space in the US market.
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Trump's Golden Dome shows US 'obsessed with absolute security', China says
Trump's Golden Dome shows US 'obsessed with absolute security', China says
The most basic version of L3's new missile would cost in the US$300,000-range once production has reached full rate, L3 executives said.
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